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Rebuild the Moon
In a New York hospice, Jon is slowly wasting away. But it is not a peaceful passing - haunted by frequent and vivid nightmares of an unspeakable crime, Jon summons his lawyers to change his will. He instructs them to leave his entire fortune to the clan of the San Bushmen he hunted in 1955. This leaves his legal team, and his two living sons, stunned and perplexed. An investigation into Jon's past reveals the chilling truths about ethnic persecution and the legal hunting of humans that occurred in the isolated sands of the Kalahari. Some secrets should be taken to the grave... or should they?
190 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 29, 2023
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August 18, 2023
Overwhelming - Human Tragedy and Redemption
Remarkable attention to detail throughout the entire book, whether it is about the characters (both individuals and groups), the geography, the history, the legal framework and ramifications, the animals, or the indigenous legends and stories. A very robust story, well-situated on an African canvas.
The character development is full, realistic, and comprehensive. I felt like I could reach out and touch the protagonists. Their dialogues were entirely believable.
The writing is detailed yet not cumbersome. The abundance of detail piques a constant desire to continue reading, to see what is around the next literary corner.
This story resonates with our times, a recognition of the need for reconciliation. Rebuild The Moon left me emotionally overwhelmed, initially shocked by the horrendous savagery of its topic, and then appreciative and understanding of one man's attempt at redemption.
Remarkable attention to detail throughout the entire book, whether it is about the characters (both individuals and groups), the geography, the history, the legal framework and ramifications, the animals, or the indigenous legends and stories. A very robust story, well-situated on an African canvas.
The character development is full, realistic, and comprehensive. I felt like I could reach out and touch the protagonists. Their dialogues were entirely believable.
The writing is detailed yet not cumbersome. The abundance of detail piques a constant desire to continue reading, to see what is around the next literary corner.
This story resonates with our times, a recognition of the need for reconciliation. Rebuild The Moon left me emotionally overwhelmed, initially shocked by the horrendous savagery of its topic, and then appreciative and understanding of one man's attempt at redemption.
June 18, 2024
I loved this book. I strongly have recommended it to others. It opened my eyes to a history and story that deserves a voice, but I had not ever considered or been been told. The beautiful, intelligent, and carefully crafted writing is rare in so many books today and it authentically introduces you into that world without pandering. The storyline, the history and impacts, and characters were complex and interesting. They "stuck" with me and this one of those books that I would think about months, even a year, later especially when something came up in the news- giving context, setting, background, and life to something I would have glanced over.
August 27, 2023
This is a thriller, plotted so well and entirely gripping!! From the dying philanthropist in his hospice bed to the New York lawyers to the vivid scenes and characters of hunting and living in the African bush to the questioning of the past and coming to terms with the present. I’ve traveled in East Africa and it awakened so many memories. Beautifully written.
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